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willy

/ˈwɪli/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A nickname or familiar name for a man, often used in a humorous or affectionate way.

    - "My friend's little boy calls his father 'Willy'."
    - "The team's coach is affectionately known as 'Willy'."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

withy , johnson , peter , wee-wee
Rhymes
Words rhyming with willy
billy , tilly , lilly , millie , dilly
Variants
List of all variants of willy that leads to same result
willie , willies , willy , willy-nilly , wet willie , wet willies , wet willy , Brandt , Willy Brandt , Messerschmitt , Willy Messerschmitt
Etymology
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Originally a pet form of the name William.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'willy' is often used in British English.

  2. In the novel 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding, the boys call their conch shell 'Willy'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Nickname: A name given to a person as a term of affection or familiarity.

  2. Euphemism: A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be harsh, blunt, or offensive.

Culture
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In popular culture, 'willy' is often used as a euphemism for the male genitalia, particularly in humor and innuendo.

How to Memorize "willy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a friendly, affectionate person named Willy, and think of the term 'Willy' as a familiar, loving nickname for him.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'Willy' with the idea of affection, friendship, and familiarity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'William Is Loved Yieldingly' to remember the etymology of 'Willy' as a pet form of the name William.

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